As he tells their stories,
Foster answers technical questions: Which trees should I cut? What
does forest management cost? What is sustainable forestry? The
book’s appendices offer readers contacts for sustainable
forest management and land protection, and include a sample timber
contract and conservation easement.

There’s one
caveat to the book, however: It’s tough to make a living as a
sustainable forester. Foster writes that, while it’s possible
to make money this way, “none of these logging methods
maximizes profits.” He suggests, “In particular, they
are suitable for many landowners who have other income.”